Anger Quote by George Q. Cannon
“If I am an angry man, it is my duty to pray for charity, which suffereth long and is kind.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Doctrine and Covenants, 1884
Feeling anger obligates one to seek compassion through prayer, acknowledging suffering and kindness as divine duties.
In simple terms: Anger requires prayer for compassion.
Key Takeaway
Pray for charity when angry.
Themes
religion
compassion
self‑control
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- community service
- interpersonal tension
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn anger into constructive action?
- What does charity mean in your life?
A Different Perspective
Prayer alone may not resolve underlying causes of anger.
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